Why Team Garland?

At the City of Garland, we believe that a career in public service is not just a job; it's a calling. It's an opportunity to serve others, make a lasting impact, and be part of meaningful projects that shape every aspect of city life.

Team Garland is dedicated to building the stage where the residents of Garland can each live their best life!

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, we offer professional growth opportunities and a supportive work environment that helps you reach your full potential. As a member of Team Garland, your skills and ideas are valued; we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits*, wellness programs, and a healthy work-life balance.

If you are ready for a career that makes a difference, apply today!

*Benefits offered are subject to change and differ based on employment type

Responsible for creating meal portions, cleaning food, cooking meals and keeping a sanitized work area.

Salary: Depending on qualifications and experience

Schedule: Flexible

• Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies

• Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)

• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff

• Clean up station and take care of leftover food

• Stock inventory appropriately

• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion

• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards

• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

• High School Diploma/ GED required

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Education/ Experience:

• 2 years experience in the restaurant industry as a cook or food server

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of materials, care and use of restaurant tools and equipment used in food preparation, cooking and serving.

• Knowledge of food and equipment safety.

• Ability to work with a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment

• Skill in communicating effectively with employees by oral and written means.

• Ability to prepare, serve and cater large groups such as golf tournaments.

• Ability to work all shifts including opening and closing the restaurant.

• Ability to plan orders, procure and receive food and supplies and utilizing an inventory tracking system.

• Ability to accurately and speedily execute assigned tasks

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license

• TABC Certified and Food Handler Certificate required, or ability to obtain within two weeks of employment

The incumbent works in a restaurant environment occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards including exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals.Occasional work and other physical labor such as standing, walking, bending/stooping, kneeling and squatting.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

About Us

Team Garland consists of over 2,200 employees, spanning 700+ different roles! Garland is committed to diversity and inclusion and creating pathways to employment for all. We have an organizational culture of appreciation, development, and growth. Many of our employees choose Garland for lifelong careers. We are guided by the City's Mission, Vision, and Value Statements and a commitment to public service. Team Garland makes a difference in the Garland community every day.

Garland's vision is to be a progressive city working together to nurture and grow the economic, social, environmental, and cultural well-being of our community.

We are committed to preserve public trust, deliver quality services, promote economic growth, protect our community and enhance the quality of life for the good of our city and our future.